How to Fix MacBook Air screen goes black, but still running [Steps]

What is ‘MacBook Air screen goes black, but still running’ issue?

In this article, we are going to discuss on How to fix MacBook Air screen goes black, but still running, MacBook Pro screen goes black when fully opened 2022. You will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.

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MacBook Air/ MacBook Pro screen goes black when fully opened 2022:

It is common MacBook Air /MacBook Pro problem considered as Black Screen issue. This issue indicates you are unable to use your Macbook Air or Macbook Pro device comfortably and you randomly notice your Mac screen goes black and you can’t see even the desktop or any part of display as it simply displays in black color.

Several MacBook Air/ MacBook Pro users reported they faced MacBook Air screen goes black but still running, MacBook Pro screen goes black when they use the Macbook Air or Macbook Pro device. Some users reported the black screen issue is appeared in some part of display while reset part of Macbook shows the macOS displays as usual, while some users reported they notice black screen on entire display.

Sometimes, this type of issue is occurred due to some temporary issues in your Macbook Pro /Macbook Air device. You can fix the issue just by restarting your Macbook and check if it works for you. This issue can be occurred due to power configuration of your Mac. It is possible to fix the issue with our instructions. Let’s go for the solution.

How to fix MacBook Air screen goes black but still running/ MacBook Pro screen goes black when fully opened 2022?

Method 1: Check your Macbook Power

Make sure the plug wasn’t suddenly yanked out of wall or that anyone tripped over the cord. You should check your battery cycles to see if it needs to be replaced.

Step 1: Click ‘Apple LOGO’ on top-left corner of Mac and select ‘About this Mac > System Report’

Step 2: Select ‘Power’ from right pane, scroll down to find Cycle Count and condition for your battery. If it says ‘Poor’ or ‘Bad’, it is time to consider replacing your battery for your Macbook Air/MacBook Pro

Method 2: Restart your Macbook Air/Pro

One possible way to fix the issue is to just restart your Macbook Air/Macbook Pro.

Step 1: Use ‘CTRL + EJECT’ keys on keyboard to bring up the dialog box and press ‘Enter’ key even if you can’t see the dialog box, since ‘Shutdown’ is automatically selected. Press ‘Power’ button again once computer has finished shutting down to restart it

Step 2: You can also press ‘CTRL + CMD + EJECT’ command to trigger automatic restart. Once done, check if the issue is resolved.

Method 3: Try a known key sequence

Some users reported the specific key sequence pressing can resolve the issue.

Step 1: Press ‘Power’ button which normally bring up a shutdown dialog box and press ‘S’  key for sending your mac to sleep

Step 2: Hold ‘Power’ button to force hard shutdown and wait for about 15 seconds and then hit ‘Power’ button again to start your Mac, and check if the issue is resolved.

Method 4: Reset NVRAM/PRAM

Resetting NVRAM/PRAM can resolve the issue.

Step 1: Shutdown your Macbook completely

Step 2: Now, press ‘Power’ button and when you hear the startup chime, press & hold ‘Command + Option + P + R’ keys on keyboard

Step 3: Hold these keys until your hear another startup chime and the release the keys. Once dome, check if the issue is resolved.

Method 5: Reset System Management Controller

Reset System Management Controller (SMC) in your Mac can resolve the issue. Let’s try.

Step 1: Turn OFF your Macbook Air/Macbook Pro

Step 2: Connect to power source and wait the Macbook powered down, press & hold ‘SHIFT + Control + Option’ keys on keyboard and press ‘Power’ button at the same time for about 10 seconds

Step 3: Release the keys and restart your computer. SMC should now be reset and then check if the issue is resolved.

Method 6: Boot Macbook Air/Macbook Pro in Safe Mode

You can turn ON Macbook Air/Macbook Pro in Safe mode in order to fix.

Step 1: Turn OFF your computer completely

Step 2: Now, press & hold ‘SHIFT’ key on keyboard and press ‘Power’ button until you see APPLE LOGO. And then release SHIFT key. You are in Safe Mode, and check if the issue is resolved.

Method 7: Check and Repair Disk Permissions

You can run CleanMyMac on your Macbook Air/Macbook Pro to check & repair Disk Permissions in order to fix.

Step 1: Download and install CleanMyMac Software from official site in your Mac

Step 2: Launch the app and go to ‘Maintenance > Repair Disk Permissions’ and click ‘Run’, and you are all set.

Method 8: Check for app issues or bugs

You can run CleanMyMac Software in order to check and remove the apps having issues or bugs with it.

Step 1: Download & Install CleanMyMac Software in your MacBook Air or Macbook Pro from official site

Step 2: Open the app, under ‘Extensions’ section, check ‘Launch Agents’ and ‘Login Items’. If you find some apps that launch automatically, fell free to disable or remove them and once done, check if the issue is resolved.

Conclusion

I am sure this post helped you on How to fix MacBook Air screen goes black, but still running, MacBook Pro screen goes black when fully opened 2022 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.  

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